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Granada City Orchestra to Fill Nine Provincial Municipalities with Music

The OCG's provincial tour includes free concerts in towns like Cáñar, Alfacar, and Benalúa, featuring a diverse repertoire.

Image of the Orquesta Ciudad de Granada performing in an Andalusian church.
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Image of the Orquesta Ciudad de Granada performing in an Andalusian church.

The Provincial Council of Granada and the Orquesta Ciudad de Granada (OCG) are launching a tour that will visit nine municipalities in the province, bringing music to various locations with free concerts.

The Orquesta Ciudad de Granada (OCG) has scheduled a special tour that will take it to three municipalities in the province: Cáñar, Alfacar, and Benalúa. These concerts mark a break in the orchestra's subscription season and will be held under the direction of OCG violinist Edmon Levon.
The repertoire will include Edvard Grieg's Holberg Suite, as well as orchestral arrangements of famous film scores and musical hits. Notable pieces include 'I see you' by James Horner (from the soundtrack of Avatar), Monty Norman's James Bond theme, 'Yesterday' by The Beatles, 'Final Countdown' by Europe, and a compilation of hits by Queen and 'Thriller' by Michael Jackson, all arranged by Robert Longfield and Larry Moore.
The Deputy for Culture and Education, Pilar Caracuel, praised the OCG's work and reaffirmed the Provincial Council of Granada's commitment to initiatives that connect music with citizens, especially in rural areas.
The tour will commence on Thursday, May 21st, at the Church of Santa Ana in Cáñar at 8:00 PM. It will continue on Friday, May 22nd, at the Municipal Theater of Alfacar, also at 8:00 PM, and conclude this first phase on Saturday, May 23rd, at the House of Culture in Benalúa, at the same time. All three concerts will offer free admission until full capacity is reached and will last approximately 55 minutes.
Edmon Levon, principal conductor of the Ceuta International Symphony Orchestra and the Granada Youth Symphony Orchestra, boasts a notable international career. He has conducted various orchestras and received accolades in conducting competitions, in addition to serving as assistant conductor for prominent ensembles.